Ahlia University

Ahlia University (AU) is a private, not-for-profit university located in Manama, Bahrain. Established in 2001, it was the first private institution licensed by the Government of Bahrain. Owned by The Arab Academy for Research and Studies, AU aims to be a leading academic institution in the region and internationally, focusing on excellence in education and research. The university comprises five colleges: Arts & Science, Business and Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, and Medical and Health Sciences. Ahlia University offers a range of degree programs that emphasize both technological and liberal arts education, delivered by faculty with strong academic and practical backgrounds.